Gracht Early Origins

The surname Gracht was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Gracht Spelling Variations

Gracht Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gracht, Grachte, Grachten, Grachter, Grachtern, Grecht, Grechtler, Greucht, Gröcht and many more.

Gracht Early History

Gracht Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gracht research. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 181 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Gracht History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gracht Early Notables (pre 1700)

Gracht Early Notables (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Gracht Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.

See Also

See Also

Citations

Citations

Other References

Shirley, Evelyn Philip. Noble and Gentle Men of England Or Notes Touching The Arms and Descendants of the Ancient Knightley and Gentle Houses of England Arranged in their Respective Counties 3rd Edition. Westminster: John Bowyer Nichols and Sons, 1866. Print.

Bede, The Venerable. Historia Ecclesiatica Gentis Anglorum (The Ecclesiastical History Of the English People). Available through Internet Medieval Sourcebook the Fordham University Centre for Medieval Studies. Print.

The Gracht Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gracht Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.